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MSU-Oregon football: Stakes, storylines and what to watch for
It won't get much easier for MSU football this Friday against No. 6 Oregon. Here are the stakes and what to expect.
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Ineffective ground game poses challenge for MSU football at Oregon
After returning its starting tailback and adding a 1,000-yard rusher, MSU's rushing numbers so far point to major deficiencies.
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MSU football enters Oregon with confidence after testing Ohio State
Last Saturday, the Spartans showed they belong on the field against a top team in the nation. If MSU head coach Jonathan Smith and his new-look Spartans can play their cards right, last Saturday's effort could be a prelude for MSU's road showdown with No. 6 Oregon Friday.
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MSU football's Jonathan Smith to face ex-rival Oregon Friday
For MSU head coach Jonathan Smith, a showdown against the Ducks is something he's become familiar with over the past three decades.
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Red zone turnovers weigh down MSU football in blowout loss to Ohio State
Red zone turnovers proved costly for MSU football against No. 3 Ohio State. The Spartans gave away three potential touchdowns in the first half.
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MSU football falls to No. 3 Ohio State under the lights, 38-7
Despite looking the part in the first half, MSU football didn't have the staying power to overcome red zone turnovers against No. 3 Ohio State.
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MSU football looks to defy odds, track record against Ohio State
Ohio State has won eight straight matchups against the Spartans, outscoring them 320-77 in the process.
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Will MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles bounce back from early mistakes?
With four touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 54.3% completion percentage, some MSU students feel let down by what they've seen thus far from Aidan Chiles, MSU's 19-year-old transfer quarterback.
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Celebrating 60 years of the 1964 MSU-UNC game that revolutionized college football
60 years ago today, MSU football made history by becoming the first fully integrated football team to play in the south in a September game at the University of North Carolina.
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Ball security crucial for MSU football against heavyweight Buckeyes
With a chance to be 4-0 last week, MSU football faltered late on the road. This week, the Spartans are back at home with the chance to upset No. 3 Ohio State.
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Late turnovers at Boston College cost MSU football 4-0 start
MSU fumbled deep in its territory and threw two interceptions in the second half, falling 23-19 late to the Eagles on a rainy night in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Preview: MSU football faces toughest test yet at Boston College
Michigan State and Boston College will square off under the lights this Saturday in a battle to stay undefeated.
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MSU football's 3-0 start sparks optimism around campus
Michigan State football has created a buzz around campus with its 3-0 start to the 2024 season. Students are excited and surprised by the team's early success and look forward to what it can accomplish in the future.
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After seasons of setback, Spartan football is "headed in the right direction"
Coaching moves were quickly made. Players transferred in and out of the program. On the other side of its disastrous fall, MSU football emerged as a team with something to build on: a developmental head coach aligned with program values in Jonathan Smith, a young and talented quarterback in Aidan Chiles and a revamped culture.
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Frequent penalties, injuries stand between MSU football and 4-0 start
Though undefeated through three games, MSU's early-season struggles have come in the form of penalties and injuries.
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MSU-Boston College football game viewing limited to ACC Network
Spartan football fans interested in MSU's matchup with No. 24 Boston College in primetime this Saturday may find difficulties. The game closing out MSU's non-conference schedule will be televised on ACC Network.
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Spartan football shows improvement against outmatched FCS team
While playing a lower-level FCS opponent, the Spartans got things done on both sides of the ball with improvements evident from their first two games.
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MSU football is 3-0 after 40-0 rout of Prairie View A&M
For the first time since 2021, MSU football is 3-0. The Spartans took care of Prairie View A&M Saturday, shutting out the Panthers 40-0 and showing signs of improvement against a lower-level team.
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MSU football embraces confidence with a new standard ahead of Saturday slate
MSU's upset of Maryland raised their ceiling and expectations for this season. Not only can the Spartans use Saturday to work out kinks against a lesser team, but they can also utilize this opportunity to dominate and confirm they belong in a different conversation than a team like Prairie View.
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MSU football expects to stay undefeated Saturday against FCS opponent
After an upset win on a last-second field goal against Maryland last week, Michigan State will host Prairie View A&M at Spartan Stadium Saturday to possibly start 3-0 for the first time since 2021.